Hyundai Stone Black Pearl (9F) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your car carries a bit of a rarity from a very specific era. Because this color was largely restricted to a single production year, your Elantra, Coupe, or Tiburon stands out from the generic flat blacks of the early 2000s. The finish is deep and sophisticated, designed to catch the light and reveal a subtle shimmer that gives the vehicle more presence in the sun. Since your car has been on the road for nearly two decades, the original finish has likely weathered a few storms, and a careful touch-up can go a long way in restoring that factory-fresh depth.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which is significantly different from a standard solid black. It contains microscopic mica flakes that provide that signature depth, but these particles are prone to settling at the bottom of the container. If you do not mix the paint properly, you will find that the repair looks like a dull, flat grey instead of a rich black. Because it is a pearl, the final appearance depends heavily on how the flakes lay down. If the paint is applied too heavily in one spot, the color will look darker and denser than the rest of the panel, potentially ruining the match.

Best Practices

Before you apply Hyundai Stone Black Pearl (check for code 9F on the sticker inside your driver's side door jamb), you must shake the container vigorously for at least two minutes to wake up those pearl pigments. Always test the color on the included card first to ensure the flake density looks right against your car's current condition. When you are ready to work in your garage or the shade, apply the paint in light, thin layers rather than trying to cover the damage in one pass. Keep the container moving at all times to ensure an even flow, and give the paint plenty of drying time between each coat to prevent the pearls from clustering or sagging.